Estimator Supervisor - Cairns/Townsville - Remote

Queensland All Trades; Cairns Regional; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home

Competitive Salary Package

Vehicle & Equipment Provided

Supportive Team Environment

Career Development

Job summary

Queensland All-Trades in Cairns is seeking an experienced Building Estimator/Supervisor to manage insurance repair projects from a home-based office. You will inspect properties, prepare detailed scopes and estimates, and coordinate trades to ensure timely completion.

Ideal candidates have residential insurance repair experience, a carpentry background, and QBCC Site Supervisor licence or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Building Estimator/Supervisor role – essential.
• Experience in residential insurance repairs, building repairs or renovations.
• Carpentry trade qualification or relevant construction industry experience.
• QBCC Site Supervisor licence or ability to hold the licence.
• Strong understanding of NCC, QBCC requirements and trade compliance.
• Experience conducting property inspections and preparing scopes and estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple repair projects and prioritize work.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with homeowners, insurers and trades.
• Ability to work independently from home while staying connected with the team.
• Attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Positive, reliable and professional attitude.
• Current driver’s licence with good driving history.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Willingness to complete a police history check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections in Cairns and surrounding areas.
• Prepare detailed causation reports, scopes of work and repair estimates.
• Estimate residential insurance building repairs and renovations.
• Coordinate and supervise repairs from approval through to completion.
• Manage trades and ensure works are safe, efficient and meet quality standards.
• Liaise with homeowners, insurers, loss adjusters and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate job records and updates.
• Ensure compliance with building legislation, standards and company requirements.
• Manage workload independently while coordinating with operations.
• Travel within the region as required.

Skills

Residential insurance repairs

Estimator/Supervisor experience

Strong communication skills

Time management

Work from home suitability

Driver's licence

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Property inspections

Team liaison with insurers/trades

Education

Carpentry trade qualification or construction experience

QBCC Site Supervisor licence or ability to obtain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Home-office setup

Job description

We are a rapidly growing residential building company specialising in insurance repairs for over 20 years. With a strong reputation for quality workmanship, customer service and industry expertise, we are seeking an experienced Building Estimator/Supervisor based in Cairns to join our team.

This is a home-based role, offering the flexibility to work from your own home office while managing insurance repair projects throughout Cairns and the surrounding Far North Queensland region. You’ll remain closely connected with our wider team through regular communication, support and collaboration.

We are looking for someone who can confidently step into the role, so previous experience in a similar building estimating and/or supervision role is essential, with residential insurance repair experience highly regarded.

Our Core Values

Authentic: People are at the heart of everything we do, and we value genuine relationships.

Innovative: We continually look for better solutions, smarter processes and new opportunities.

Precise: We are committed to accuracy, attention to detail and quality in everything we do.

Genuine: We build trust through honesty, transparency and doing what we say we will do.

Compliant: We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding industry and regulatory standards.

As a member of our team, you’ll be expected to embrace and demonstrate these values in your day-to-day work.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a similar Building Estimator/Supervisor role – essential
• Experience in residential insurance repairs, building repairs or renovations
• Carpentry trade qualification or relevant construction industry experience
• QBCC Site Supervisor licence or the ability to hold the appropriate licence
• Strong understanding of the NCC, QBCC requirements and trade compliance
• Experience conducting property inspections and preparing detailed scopes, reports and estimates
• The ability to effectively manage and supervise multiple repair projects
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence liaising with homeowners, insurers, loss adjusters and trades
• The ability to work independently from a home office while remaining engaged with the wider team
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• A positive, reliable and professional attitude
• Current driver's licence with a good driving history
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Willingness to complete a police history check prior to commencement

Key Responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Conducting property inspections throughout Cairns and surrounding areas
• Preparing detailed causation reports, scopes of work and repair estimates
• Estimating residential insurance building repairs and renovations
• Coordinating and supervising repairs from approval through to completion
• Managing trades and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Liaising with homeowners, insurance companies, loss adjusters and other stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate job records, reports and updates
• Ensuring projects comply with relevant building legislation, standards and company requirements
• Managing your workload independently while working closely with our broader operations team
• Travelling within the region and, occasionally, to other areas of Queensland where required

What We Offer

Work From Home

This position is based in Cairns and allows you to work remotely from your own home office, giving you greater flexibility while remaining connected to a collaborative and supportive team.

Competitive Salary Package

Your salary package will be tailored to your qualifications, skills and relevant experience.

Vehicle & Equipment Provided

A fully maintained company vehicle or vehicle allowance will be provided, along with a work phone, laptop, uniform and the tools required to perform your role.

Supportive Team Environment

Although you'll work remotely, you won't be working alone. You'll have regular contact with an experienced team who will provide support, guidance and assistance when needed.

Career Development

We invest in our people through ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities, with the opportunity to grow as our regional operations continue to expand.

QAT's Commitment to Diversity

Queensland All-Trades is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and increasing Indigenous representation and engagement. We recognise and value the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and aim to ensure our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve.